- Are you able to take ab initio French A-level?
If the answer is "no", it's not advisable unless you already have a good amount of French knowledge prior to starting A-level. Ultimately, it's up to your sixth form whether or not they believe your French ability is at GCSE standard and thus if you are competent enough to do the A-level course.

I got an A at GCSE French and found AS exceptionally difficult, I highly doubt you will be allowed to do it at AS without it at GCSE, I'd say don't do it, but as loperdoper said if you know GCSE B-standard or above French then it won't hurt to try.

How much French have you done before? I would say if you have at least some knowledge of the language then go for it, but it may be difficult if you haven't got a lot of experience with it. My friend is doing French AS at the moment, and she finds it quite difficult.

I did two years of french before GCSE because it was compulsory, and i am happy to spend the summer learning. Would this be enough for me and the french teacher to consider taking me for a level? Thank you everyone for your useful advice it has really helped

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(Original post by oswalds)
How much French have you done before? I would say if you have at least some knowledge of the language then go for it, but it may be difficult if you haven't got a lot of experience with it. My friend is doing French AS at the moment, and she finds it quite difficult.

I did 2 years and would be willing to spend summer learning extra vocabulary. Do you this would enough for me and a french teacher to consider taking me for A level? Thank you